Nasdaq
Nasdaq, Inc., a leading global technology company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1971, Nasdaq revolutionised the financial markets by launching the world's first electronic stock exchange, setting a precedent for modern trading practices. The company primarily operates in the financial services industry, offering a diverse range of products and services, including market technology, trading platforms, and data analytics. Nasdaq's unique blend of innovative technology and comprehensive market insights positions it as a key player in the global financial ecosystem. With a strong market presence, Nasdaq has achieved notable milestones, including the listing of thousands of companies and the development of advanced trading solutions that enhance market efficiency and transparency.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Nasdaq's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Nasdaq's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nasdaq's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nasdaq reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 91,781,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 75,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 18,776,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 91,644,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a base year of 2021. Nasdaq's near-term targets include a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the same base year. Additionally, Nasdaq is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030. The company has also pledged that 70% of its suppliers, by spend, will set science-based targets by 2027. Long-term, Nasdaq aims to maintain a minimum of 100% absolute reductions in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2030 through 2050, while achieving a 95% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These commitments have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing Nasdaq's dedication to sustainable practices and climate action.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000 | 000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 2 | 34,409,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 28,475,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Nasdaq is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
